Cherry House Quilts: Some thing free & something fun!

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June 24, 2010

Some thing free & something fun!

Thank you so much for having a good laugh with me over my unscheduled dip in Lake Houston! Many of you said it sounded like something you too might do, and that made me feel better. I survived, the quilt is safe, and I've received many offers from friends in the area who have volunteered to protect me from myself for future photo shoots, so that's great! Best of all, I have set a new benchmark for ridiculousness, so if you ever do something stupid, just say, "Was this more stupid than what Cherri did? No, not that stupid". You will feel so much better about yourself, then merrily go on with your life!

Would you like a free quilt pattern? I'm cleaning out my mail, and found this pattern called Soda Shop that I created for my cousins over at Cosmo Cricket for their first fabric line Jitterbug. Now, the fabric isn't available any longer, but the pattern is still fun & fast, perfect for a quick summer quilt!

Download SODA SHOP QUILT PATTERN What current fabric line would you use to create this quilt? I think it would be perfect in Castle Peeps! How you seen how popular Lizzy's new fabric is? Flying off shelves I hear!

I'll be visiting with Jackie over at Canton Village Quilt Works on Sunday, June 27th doing a guest post. Be sure and come check it out, and enter to win two fabulous prizes! Jackie will be giving away a Hot & Spicy Fat Quarter bundle of Kona Cotton Solids, and I will be giving away a signed copy of City Quilts.

You can find the contest rules on Jackie's blog, while you are there, check out her online store. Jackie has a great selection of Kona Cotton Solids, plus lots of other goodies!

Okay sweet friends, I've got to get ready for my book signing tonight and classes tomorrow...very exciting! If you are in the Houston area, come to It's A Stitch in Humble, Texas tonight between 7 & 9...Lizzy & I would love to meet you!

Cherri

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Thanks for the freebie! I love this simple quilt :) Not sure about the fabric yet, but I'll know when I see it :)

Posted by: Colleen | June 24, 2010 at 02:44 PM

Thanks for the gorgeous quilt pattern! It is to die for! BTW, love the quilt in your header- I am a huge fan of blues and greens!

Posted by: Cara | June 24, 2010 at 03:03 PM

thanks for the pattern, I do love it. It would be fun with castle peeps I think

Posted by: Nicole | June 24, 2010 at 06:35 PM

Hi Cherri, That is a wonderful pattern, thank you for sharing! Looking forward to having you on my blog on Sunday, lots of good stuff! By the way, have I ever told you that I have friends that live in Humble!

Posted by: Jackie | June 24, 2010 at 08:33 PM

Are you REALLY cousins with Cosmo Cricket? I was able to attend quilt market in Portland two years ago and saw their presentation. Hilarious. And learned how they actually named their business. Again, hilarious. Love their fabric. Thanks for the pattern! And I just got my book City Quilts. Honestly, one of the best books ever!

Posted by: Live a Colorful Life | June 24, 2010 at 11:58 PM

Your Quilts are amazing, Thank you for the giveaway.... Hope to win!

Posted by: PeachRainbow | June 27, 2010 at 04:59 AM

Hi! Visiting from Jackie's blog. Good luck with your book signing. I'd come if I were nearer but from the UK it just isn't in it!

Posted by: Rafael's mum | June 27, 2010 at 04:59 AM

Hi,
I came from Jackie's blog, I am a follower of both your blogs. The Soda Shop Quilt Pattern is great. Thanks for Sharing.
Elaine

Posted by: Elaine | June 27, 2010 at 05:29 AM

I enjoyed your interview at Canton Village. Love how you use solids. Being a pet lover I had to smile how your pets help you.

Posted by: Stephanie | June 27, 2010 at 05:30 AM

Thanks for the giveaway! :)

Posted by: Deserae Fiedler | June 27, 2010 at 05:36 AM

Love your book!

Posted by: Michele | June 27, 2010 at 05:44 AM

My Micky always wants to sit on my lap when I'm sewing..those eyes...they sure are hard to resist!!!

Posted by: Ruth Oblinski | June 27, 2010 at 05:54 AM

Jackie sent me over, but I have to say I am seeing "the House family" name everywhere lately, either yours or Lizzie's and sometimes both at the same place.
Have a great time at the book signing!

Posted by: Gene Black | June 27, 2010 at 06:26 AM

Came here from Jackie's blog, Canton Village. Once I saw the intro quilt as a teaser on my reader I knew I would have to hop over here............ Your quilts are such eye candy, treats for my graphic soul!!!mmmmm!! Cyndi

Posted by: Cyndi Hoeller | June 27, 2010 at 06:53 AM

I laughed so much when I read about your dip in the lake. It's amazing what we will do to get that right shot!! I'm glad it all turned out well. Congrats on your interview on Jackie's blog. Your quilts are so dramatic and appealing.

Posted by: Jocelyn | June 27, 2010 at 07:05 AM

I would love to win! I need to add to my stash!

Posted by: Marilyn | June 27, 2010 at 07:21 AM

Really enjoyed the interview with Jackie, and had a smile when you spoke of your pets.

Posted by: Linda | June 27, 2010 at 07:28 AM

Many thanks for the freebie - your work is complete and total eye candy !

Posted by: Barbara | June 27, 2010 at 07:40 AM

Hi - here from Canton Village for the giveaway.

I'm so glad you are safe and well after your impromptu dip in the lake! You do tell the story well and make it sound very amusing. I think I'd probably have cried rather than laughed - oh that's right, I can't swim. So I'd just have drowned!

Reminds me of a poem I learned when I was wee.

Your book is lovely, so fresh and different. I love the quilting for the aviation one, very modern and exciting! I hope to get the chance to examine the rest.

Cheers,
AJ

Posted by: apeppermintpenguin | June 27, 2010 at 07:41 AM

Loved the interview, and the free pattern. Very inspiring. I will subscribe to the reader.

Posted by: Bunny | June 27, 2010 at 07:47 AM

I am here after reading Jackie's blog. Wow. You do amazing things with solids. I have always struggled with using solids and now I want to go play with them! Thanks!

Posted by: Linda | June 27, 2010 at 07:50 AM

Thank you for the pattern - I will use some batiks - would be perfect for a QoV project.

Posted by: krisgray | June 27, 2010 at 07:52 AM

I am so excited to have found your blog. I love Kona solids, and just bought a bunch to start My First Solids Quilt.

I am now a follower!

PS: I read your Lady of the Lake story and am still laughing.

Posted by: Bridget | June 27, 2010 at 07:57 AM

Thanks for the pattern and for the giveaway!

Posted by: Melissa | June 27, 2010 at 08:09 AM

Saw your post at Canton Village and I love grids too - 'crazy quilts' make me... well, crazy. Thanks for the pattern.

Posted by: Erin | June 27, 2010 at 08:14 AM

I found you thanks to Canton Village. Now I'm a follower. Love your style. The soda shop pattern is great.

Posted by: Cathy | June 27, 2010 at 08:22 AM

thanks for the free pattern. I love it...

Posted by: Nancy | June 27, 2010 at 08:24 AM

I first found your site via Lizzy's blog and I love it. I've been listening to Jackie's podcasts since her 4th one and they keep getting better.

Posted by: Cherie | June 27, 2010 at 08:27 AM

Over from Canton Village - thanks for the free pattern! Have a lovely time at the signing, really love your work.

Posted by: DianeH | June 27, 2010 at 08:36 AM

I pop in from Jackie's blog. Your quilts are wonderful! thanks for sharing :)

Posted by: henny | June 27, 2010 at 08:43 AM

I came over from Jackie's blog. Your designs are great.

Posted by: Wanda | June 27, 2010 at 09:02 AM

I think the Soda Shop would be wonderful in the Chez Moi Boutique fabric. Thanks for the pattern.

Posted by: Mary | June 27, 2010 at 09:03 AM

Thank you for the giveaway! you have some very pretty quilts -- i really love your style of quilting.

Posted by: Angie | June 27, 2010 at 09:05 AM

Hi, thanks for the free quilt pattern. I came over from Canton Village. I plan to become a follower. You make some beautiful quilts. Winona

Posted by: Winona | June 27, 2010 at 09:21 AM

I came over from Jackie's blog. Thanx for the giveaway!

Posted by: Debra Hall | June 27, 2010 at 09:22 AM

I love you quilts!! I am so excited that i found your blog.

Posted by: amber | June 27, 2010 at 09:59 AM

thank you for the free pattern! Added it to my "must do" pile :)

SheilaC

Posted by: SheilaC | June 27, 2010 at 10:02 AM

Love your quilts. Simple yet very striking. Just gorgeous!
Veronica

Posted by: Veronica Kersting | June 27, 2010 at 10:13 AM

Love the pattern...thanks so much...now I am back to Jackie's blog...enjoyed the interview..but no mention of your little dip!!
;o)
Paulette

Posted by: paulette doyle | June 27, 2010 at 10:34 AM

The Tempest is so lovely! Glad that only your pride was hurt in your photography accident :) I've been thinking about doing a Lady of the Lake like the one Rita made at Red Pepper Quilts. http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2010/06/lady-of-lake.html
A long-term project, of course - that's a lot of HSTs!

Posted by: tayamg | June 27, 2010 at 10:43 AM

Thanks for the pattern. I may use Tiddle Winks that has been in my stash for some time.

Posted by: Betty | June 27, 2010 at 10:44 AM

Stripes and dotted fabric really make this pattern! But various solids would look good too.

Posted by: Ann Marie | June 27, 2010 at 10:48 AM

I can't wait to get your book! Even if I don't win it, I'll be buying it really SOON.

Thx for the pattern too.

Posted by: Sequana | June 27, 2010 at 10:53 AM

I think the soda shop quilt pattern needs a fabric that has bubbles in it! Soda shops are all about the bubbles!

MGM

Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | June 27, 2010 at 10:55 AM

Stopping over from Jackie's blog even though I already follow your blog Cherri! I hope I win the book on Jackie's blog.